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DiaMedica Therapeutics Announces the Appointment of Ambarish Shah, Ph.D. as Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Shah Has Spent Over Two Decades Leading Biological Development Teams at Biotechnology Companies and Has Deep Expertise in Protein Development and
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nDr. Shah Has Spent Over Two Decades Leading Biological Development Teams at Biotechnology Companies and Has Deep Expertise in Protein Development and Manufacturing\n\n\n MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nDiaMedica Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: DMAC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel treatments for neurological disorders and cardio-renal disease, announced today the appointment of Ambarish Shah, Ph.D. as Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Shah will lead the development of DiaMedica’s manufacturing operations for the late-stage drug candidate DM199. Since May 2023, Dr. Shah has been advising DiaMedica as it worked through the final resolution of the clinical hold on the investigational new drug application for its ReMEDy2 clinical trial of DM199 in acute ischemic stroke patients.\n\n\nDr. Shah has over 25 years of experience in advancing biopharmaceuticals from early stage to commercialization. He was previously the Vice President and Head of Global Vaccines Development at CSL Seqirus where he was accountable for end-to-end chemistry, manufacturing and control (CMC) in the development of vaccines. Prior to that position, he was Executive Director, Head of Drug Product Development at Bristol-Myers Squib (formerly Celgene). His prior experience comprised increasingly impactful roles at AstraZeneca (formerly MedImmune), GlaxoSmithKline (formerly Human Genome Sciences) and Pfizer (formerly Wyeth).\n\n\n“Ambarish has made invaluable contributions to the advancement of more than 50 biologics across various stages of development, solidifying a distinguished track record in the establishment of cutting-edge scientific capabilities,” commented Rick Pauls, DiaMedica’s President and Chief Executive Officer.\n\n\n“I am delighted to join DiaMedica at this pivotal time in the Company’s advancement,” said Dr. Shah. “Over the past four months, I’ve had the chance to fully understand the DM199 development program and get to know the team at DiaMedica and their unwavering commitment to bring this innovative technology to stroke patients.”\n\n\nDr. Shah received his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Mumbai University, India and his Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. He obtained his doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia with a focu...